Questão jurídica principal
Whether the cantonal court committed excessive formalism, arbitrariness, or a breach of good faith by refusing to enter on an appeal statement without reasons and prayers.
Decisão extraída
No. The formal requirements were clear, the filing was defective, and there was no constitutional duty to overlook the defects.
Fundamentação extraída
Art. 185 StPO/VS requires a designated, reasoned appeal statement with requests. The appeal scope must be clearly set. An attorney practicing in Valais must know and follow these requirements; forwarding by the district court did not cure the defects.